The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 56,600
€ 63,600
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Legend 3.5 V6 is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
57.2
72.7
83.7
57.1
74.9
83.8
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
110.2
195.2
113.4
199
195.2 in
Length
199 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
814 lb
16.53 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
KB1
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
583 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
197.5 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
